Ijen Plateau: the Largest Caldera in Java
At the eastern tip of Java – Indonesia, a large caldera region stretching from the catastrophic eruption of an old giant volcano during the Pleistocene geological period, making it the largest caldera in Java with a diameter of 20 km. The complex consists of dozens of small, extinct stratovolcanos, among them formed the crater. With a wide panorama of mountains and natural, it’s no wonder that this region has become a popular tourist destination. Ijen Crater, the only phenomenal crater with the most acidic crater lake in the world, making many people to travel here.
Jampit: the Estate Remote Coffee Plantation
n the Ijen Plateau, there are two plantations managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara XII — Kalisat Jampit Plantation and Blawan Plantation. Both estates are well known for cultivating Arabica coffee. The Arabica coffee from the Ijen Plateau is internationally recognized as Java Coffee. Its taste is mild, with a balance of bitterness and a slightly sour note, unlike Robusta coffee, which tastes purely bitter. One of the most interesting places to visit in this area is the Jampit Coffee Plantation, which also features a 6-hectare strawberry garden. To reach the plantation, you can start from the three-way junction in Sempol and travel about 14 kilometers. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by scenic views of coffee plantations stretching across the hills. In the Jampit area, there is a historic building that now serves as a guest house. Although located in a remote area, the Jampit Guest House is well known…
Marching Into An Active Volcano With The Sulfur Miners Of Ijen, Indonesia
IBTimes: Marching Into An Active Volcano With The Sulfur Miners Of Ijen, IndonesiaPhoto and Text: Mark Johanson
Volcanic Sacrifice at Sulfur Mine
http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/volcanic-sacrifice-at-sulfur-mine/photo: Ulet Ifansasti
The sight of molten sulphur burning blue flame is phenomenal.
by Olivier Grunewald
Photo essay: The sulfur miners of Ijen, Indonesia
A report from Andrés Vanegas Canosa on his independent trip to Ijen volcano sulfur mine.
Spirit of Kawah Ijen
Check for complete photo set on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25754476@N06/sets/72157632412175834/ Participate to give the benefit to the sulfur porter. Inspired by the spirit of sulfur porter in Kawah Ijen, we design the tee with Kawah Ijen theme on screen printing. Many more style and color will be added. Therefore, we also invite you for graphic design contribution, selected one will be applied to the next shirt production. Get it directly from us . Every shirt purchased there is a donation to the porter. Please share and support it!. Model: Slamet Abi, a sulfur porterLocation: Kawah IjenProject initiative, 2013
where heaven meets hell
Where Heaven Meets Hell , a film by Sasha Friedlander.Official Website: whereheavenmeetshell.com Deep in the rain forests of Eastern Java, Indonesia, lies the active volcano, Kawah Ijen, where 500 sulfur miners carrying backbreaking loads, traverse treacherous terrain amidst spectacular vistas and toxic gases. Where Heaven Meets Hell relays the stories of four of these miners, who risk their lives and health daily in an industry we rely on for sugar, matches and cosmetics. This visually stunning and intimate film chronicles their attempts to escape the endemic poverty and lack of education that haunts their community. Drawing strength from their families and Muslim faith, these miners inspire us as they search for meaning in their daily struggles and triumphs. For the latest news on the film follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/whereheavenmeetshell
A Step on the Sun
The art exhibition of Kawah Ijen in “A Step on the Sun” is running at Conner Contemporary Art from March 17 – May 5, 2012 by an artist Janet Biggs – the New York-based artist, known primarily for her work in video, photography and performance art, is currently exhibiting her multi-channel installation and single-channel video. https://www.jbiggs.com/ On the Spot: Janet Biggs. Artist, ‘A Step on the Sun’ * This project made successful with the help of Imam, Abi and Aan on the site.
Workers Mine Sulfur From Mt Kawah Ijen
photo: Athit Perawongmetha Embed from Getty Images Trip to Kawah Ijen for several days discovering the work and life of sulfur porter on the site and at their village. December , 2011 https://www.athitphoto.com/kawaijen